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STARLINK-31584 (59862)
COSPAR: 2024-098E | Alt Name: Starlink 31584
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 24, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59862
International Designator
2024-098E
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:48:36 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
249.51°
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Argument of Perigee
281.45°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31584
Alternative Name
Starlink 31584
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 59862U 24098E 26201.20041880 -.00000359 00000+0 -35022-5 0 9992
2 59862 43.0023 249.5081 0001923 281.4454 78.6181 15.27587055122119
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-31584 satellite, also known as Starlink 31584, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on May 24, 2024, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink V2M bus configuration with a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite measures approximately 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29
Dry Mass
700
Launch Mass
730
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-63-05
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Starlink v2 Mini
Motor
Argon ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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